A 14th century Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago was returned on Monday, following a ...

This video explores Zen’s legendary origins in the Buddha’s silent teachings, its historical development through Chan Buddhism in China, and its eventual flourishing in Japan. It discusses key ...

Buseoksa Temple in Seosan, South Korea, shows the seated Buddha statue on May 10, 2025, before its return to Japan's Kannonji temple. (Kyodo) SEOSAN, South Korea (Kyodo) -- A South Korean temple ...

People wearing gold Buddha masks perform a traditional slow-moving dance at Matsunoodera temple in Maizuru, Kyoto Prefecture, ...

Matcha tea, a finely ground powder made from specially grown green tea leaves, has been a staple in Japanese culture for over ...